tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620695550917400396.post7007429560520255054..comments2014-04-30T08:08:04.094-07:00Comments on The Spectator: “Is painting simply an imitative art? continued...MIchael Shane Nealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04937682435631144180noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620695550917400396.post-17953721521947047472011-10-25T07:43:57.696-07:002011-10-25T07:43:57.696-07:00Some might laugh, but I do believe that I was lead...Some might laugh, but I do believe that I was lead to read this post today. You would understand why if you read my post on my blog yesterday. <br /><br />I, like you, love the broad brushstrokes, etc, etc, but I forever try to achieve that style, only to fail in getting there. Yesterday I awoke with a new peace to follow my heart&#39;s own lead, quit trying to paint like others I admire and paint like me. (whatever that may mean I guess will be answered as I keep painting from this day forward???) <br /><br />Painting is certainly an adventure to be loved. We are blessed to take part in it.<br /><br />You, Shane, have an amazing talent. I have admired you for years. Thank you for sharing bits of your life and thoughts with us on your blog.<br /><br />: )Leighhttp://farmhousegalleryandstudios.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8620695550917400396.post-42517042186017484562011-03-12T11:49:21.707-08:002011-03-12T11:49:21.707-08:00A thought provoking article. Your remark on techno...A thought provoking article. Your remark on technology and how it eliminates the discovery process caught my attention. I agree. While it has enabled and empowered in many positive ways, the price to be paid is found in the dulling of our sensitivity to the beauty of Creation and an artist&#39;s ability to be uniquely inspired.<br />The words of Carolus Duran were encouraging as well - thanks for sharing.Abigail Guttinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227393692449689691noreply@blogger.com